family - policies

Question 1

fletcher (functionalism)

Answer 1

fletcher states that the introduction of policies has led to the development of the welfare state that supports the family in performing its functions more effectively

Question 2

donzelot

Answer 2

social policy is a form of state control of the family. surveillance is not targeted equally on all social classes; ‘poor’ families are more likely to be seen as ‘problem’ families and the cause of all crime and anti-social behaviour.

Question 3

murray (new right)

Answer 3

the state is providing overly generous welfare benefits because these policies offer ‘perverse incentives’, and rewards people for irresponsible or antisocial behaviour.

Question 4

leonard (feminism)

Answer 4

when policies seem to support women, they still reinforce the patriarchal family. e.g. maternity leave

Question 5

drew gender regimes

Answer 5

familistic gender regimes; policies based on traditional gender divisions between males and females

individualistic gender regimes; policies are based on the belief that husbands and wives should be treated the same.